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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
Philip Rourke Marston

The late Philip Bourke Marston,-
died in his London chambers Monday, a
blind, desolate, broken-hearted man,-began
life with the brightest omens. He was born
into a literary atmosphere the latest scion
OF family in which yerse-making had been
hereditary ever since Queen Bess's day.
His father loved letters and cultivated them.
Dinah Muloch was his godmother and ad-
dressed to him in his cradle one of her best
known poems-the 'Philip. my King" As
boy he tumbled about in library, and lis
tened to the talk Of Robert Browning, Charles
Dickens. Algernon Swinburne, Bailey
c'Festus" Bailey and Mrs. Lynn Linton.
AS young man he contracted a warm friend
ship with Dante Rossetti His vocation to
the literary career was unmistakable, and
MS first essays and poems were full OF PROM
ise. In spite of his blindness which over
took him ere he had fairly begun his work.
he babe fair to justify the high hopes enter
tained OF him by his family and friends. But
ne had hardly brought out his first book
f,Song Tide" 1871 when his mother died.
lie never recovered from that blow: and
other bereayements followed. He went on
WORKING, as we'll and as long as he could.
puDllshlng additional volumes and writing in
tne magazines; but the gloom settled down
thicker and thicker, upon his mind and heart
bis last days were so full of incurable suf-
ferlng, physical and mental that the friends
who loved him best were ready at the end to
say with Kent at the bedside of the diving
Lear
20 let him pass he hates him.
That would upon the rack of this rough world
Stretch him out longer"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
HOW IT WORKS.
Bangor Wing.

The first pension certificate issued under
the Mexican bill, according to Washington
despatch, wa. to ex-senator Gordo"
the goyern m bounty to the EXTENT Extent Of Of
eight dollars month fought all through the
rebellion under the Confederate flag, has
drawn the salary Of United States Senator
for six years and is to-day the owner of one
he will draw his eight dollars month regu-
larly, while the broken down Union veteran,
with pc falin except the poor farm, no home
except that provided for town dependents, is
left to wonder at this strange order of things
which spensionsthe traitor and Reglects the
natriot
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

he should be elected Mayor in preference to
Mr. Chapman Is he better business man
than Mr.. Chapman? His most jealous sup
porters will hardly assert that. Is he more
familiar than Mr. Chapman with city affairs?
MIR. Mccarthy himself would not make such
claim. Why then should he be substituted
for Mr.. Chapman? Why should man who
has never occupied the Mayors chair, and
has therefore never demonstrated that
he possesses the qualifications needed
in that office be substituted for man who
has given the most convincing proof Of his
ability to discharge the duties of the Chief
Magistrate to the general acceptance of all
our citizens? This is question for adyo-
Gates of Mr.. MeCharthy's election to answer
before they can expect to convince the citi-
zens of Portland that change at this june
ton is advisable.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

The campaign for the election of members
of the Dominion Parliament which has just
closed has been the hottest and most bitter in
the history of the Confederation. and the vote
polled to-day will undoubtedly be very large
The results of the provincial elections our
ing the past year would seem to foreshadow
a victory for the opposition, but the govern
ment's chances Of success have apparently
improved of late, and Sir John Macdonald
will not lead a forlorn hope to-day. The mari
time provinces, especially Nova Scotia, are
pretty certain to elect a delegation over
whelmingly Liberal, but in upper Canada
the government has very strong hold, and
it is by no means certain that it will not be
sufficient to more than Offset the maritime
provinces. 1t would not be surprising in
view Of the bitterness that has been engen-
dered, if disturbances of considerable mag
nitude occurred in some Of the cities and
larger towns to-day.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

The bold the silver men have on the pres
emit Congress is well illustrated by the bill
to redeem trade dollars which passed the
Senate Saturday. Originally the bill was SO
framed that the trade dollars redeemed each
month might be counted as part Of the bull
lion which the treasury is compelled to pur-
chase and coin into short weight silver dol
lars, and this was the condition when it first
passed the Senate. But when it got into the
House the silver men were powerful enough
TO attach to 1t an amendment providing that
the trade dollars redeemed should not be
counted as part of the silver bullion which,
by law, the treasury is compelled to coin
each month. The Senate accepted the
amendment. The main purpose Of the bill
the redemption of the trade dollars is a
righteous one, but this amendment is thor
oughly bad, and it is by no means clear but
that it would have been better to let the
whole bill go than to pass ii with this amend
ment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

1t will be well for the signers of the ro-
monstrance against woman suffrage TO con.
slider that the question before the Legisla-
ture is, not giving the ballot to women, but
submitting to the people of the State an
amendment to the constitution which shall
give to women equal political privileges with
men. 1t is certainly only reasonable for
woman suifragists to ask that a question
which has been so long debated, and so
strongly advocated by men like Hon. Geo. f.
Hoar, Hon. Thos. b. Reed, Ex-Goy. Nelson
Dingley. and Ex-Gov Frederick Robbie, shall
now be brought to the adjudication of the
people at the polls When this shall be done
then debate will be in order as to the right
and duty of women to vote. We understand
that those who favor woman suffrage well
come all expressions of interest in the sub
ject. They believe that opposition is better
than indifference, and that many passing
from indifference to opposition, will pass
through this to acceptance and advocacy of
the ballot for woman.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

The brayado of the Mormon newspapers
may be serviceable in keeping up the cour-
age of the rank and file of the faithful, but it
viii hardly succeed in convincing them that
the passage of the Edmunds- Tucker bill is a
victory for the Mormon church. The Mormons
are intelligent enough to see that that bill
strikes at the very root of their power, and
ii enforced will eventually break their hold
upon the Territory of Utah. The newspa-
pers may be able to stimulate the Mormons
into defying the law, but if they do it will be
only so much the worse for the Mormons
The country is determined that polygamy
shall 60, and If the present legislation is not
sufficiently drastic more will follow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

1t is incumbent upon the Democrats who
ask that Mayor Chapman be defeated and
Mr.. Charles Mccarthy elected, to show why
change will be for the interest of the city.
1t is not denied that Mr.. Chapman has adj
ministered the affairs of the city with great
faithfulness and with signal ability. Il is
not denied that the city's interests have been
carefully watched and protected since he
has occupied the mayors chair. 1t is not
denied that he is thoroughly familiar with
questions now pending on the correct settle
ment, Of which the future prosperity of the
city largely depends. 1t is not denied that
he knows where the city's interests lie,
and is able and anxious to advocate and de-
fend them. These facts being admitted. what
is the argument for retiring him and substi-
tuting another? What is the argument for
electing Mr.. Mccarthy and defeating Mr..
Chapman? The Argus tells us Mr.. Mccarthy
Is good business man, and that he has had
n GOOD deal of experience in city affairs.
Grant these things, and does either one OF
them or both of them constitute reason why
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

The towns of Cumberland county have
combined together to saddle the whole ex-
pense of the Ferry landing on to Portland.
The legislature having just decreed that the
city shall continue to keep in repair two
bridges lying in another town is now to be
cost Of ferry way t laid out Gndeef al ae
which provided that the expense should be
borne by the county. AS the injustice of
this is no greater than the injustice Of COM
pelling her to support bridges in other towns
which the legislature has given its sanction
to it is by no means impossible that she win
be saddled with the whole expense of this
ferry way
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY MORNING, FEB. se.

we ga tai read anonymous letters and commun
..etians. The name and address of he writer are
, an eases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
iieailun h;i as q guarantee OF good Faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
,.5anuGrasons that are net used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

Confirmation of the report telegraphed
from Augusta a few days ago to the PRESS
that lease of the Boston & Lowell road is
contemplated by the Boston & Maine comes
this morning from Concord. There the sto-
~ IS given full credence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

The legislature has very bad attack of
investigation fever. 1t is now proposed to
investigate hazing at the State College. The
faculty, however, very satisfactorily inves-
tigated that and settled it too very salts
factorily to the general public. There is no
occasion, therefore, for the legislature to
spend any time on that.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
SPRING 1887 SPRING.
GRAND OPENING DAY,
Monday, February 2Ist.
new GOODS! new STYLES!
Prices Lower Than Ever!
Sss# S e. @ : aB %; : as S .g
Carpetings, Draperies, Window Shades, ParIor
Suits, Odd Easy Chairs, Chamber Suits,
Library Furniture, Hall Furniture,
% % s M @ ns 9 The west
Body Brussels such as the LoweIIs, BigeIows Hart
fords and DeIawares.
Nood patterns, dheshA
tapestry Brussels, including the Roxburys, the
Stitson's, the Higgins and Sanfords.
Also the celebrated makes of all Wool Extra supers
such as the Dowes, Hartfords, Art Kid
derminsters, Dornan Bros, Etc.
T .iS 7 inS Il E $ i 9
Rugs, Mats, Squares, ETC., in Endless Variety
% s s @ ;S ySs % ss make S @ @
In CUR ParIOr Suit Department,


in
IRONS to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
FRAUDE AND HUMBUG.
No.. D-..s...s

Mr.. Cleveland vetoed tie bill to send S10,-
600 worth of seeds down into the agricnltn-
raj districts of Texas where there has been
drought, but even this is straining at gnat
and swallowing camel, or else why does he
sign the bill regularly to appropriate a larg-
er amount every year to send seeds all over
the country free? II it is beyond the prov
to Texas, why is it not beyond its power to
furnish free seeds to New England? The
whole business Of this seed distribution, like
the rest Of the agricultural department,
comes as near being a humbug and fraud
as anything in Washington.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
CITY ELECTION.
MONDAY, MARCH z.
Republican Nominations.
Fer MAYOR,
CHARLES. j. CHAPMAN.

WARDI.
.ftde9padR-Richard X. Galley.
C0anctlmea-Ge0rge Trefethen, Francis Hig-
gins, j. I. Hutchinson
Wdrden-H +. Dewey.
Cferk-OSman Munfoe.
Constables-Ruel NJ. Field Edward X. Heath.
WARD =.
.Iidornan--Isaiah Daniels.
coaqci,men-Frank r. Haggett William Cam
nett Levi NJ. Blake.
Wdrdcl-Frank Pllmmer.
Cierk-ThomaS Penneli.
School Comnlihee-Ezra Drew.
wen.
wAgD 3.
AdeFDadn-H III. Kicker
Alexander 7. Laughhn.
Wdrden-AIbert K. Perry
Clerk Edward II. TompsOn
ConstdbIes-F. T. Merrill, L. A. Leighton.
WARD l.
Aidorman-Nathan E. Redlon.
CotolcilBieyi--L. A. Goudy, George A. Clark
WdTtten-George A. Dow.
C1erIa-J NJ. Mason
School CoDa9aittee--Ira S. Locke.
Consta6ies-A. NJ Sawyer, William P. Larkn.
WARD s.
Recommendation II. Smith.
colincibnen--John f. Rand, John M. Peck,
George sylvester.
Worden-Chares a. Perry
Clerk-George L. Barrows
Onstdbles-William Burrowes, Benjamin McIn-
tosh.
WARD O.
Atdeffndfl--Wllllam NJ Marks.
Conaciinaels--Ans G. Dewey, George H. Alb
bolt. Edward w. Kent,
Wdrden-Josiah ii. Drummond, Jr.
Cierk-Charles A. Strout
School Comnaittee-Albert 7. Dunn.
Constd6ies-Lncoln S. Ray, S. ID. Lincoln.
WARD.
Aforementioned G. Briggs.
tiounclimen-John Z. Hobbs, Eliphalet g.
Spring. James q. McGaufin.
Harden w. H. Plummer.
Clerh-Wilford c. Chapman.
School C0Rlnqittee-Silas II. McAlpine.
CoHstdJies-Benjamin w. Slower, Benjamin
Burnham.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22

evidence is needed that the
horse car strike in Cambridge is failure
than the attempt to stop the cars by force.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-22
CURRENT COM NJ EMIT.
BAD IN PRACTICE.
philadlnnhia Ronord

Philadelphia Record.
The theory Of the Knights of Labor that
the injury Of one Knight is the injury of all,
Is beautiful in conception, but it does not
work in practice, The injury of knight in
Hackensack, for instance, does not justify
sentiment which resolves itself into a strike
or a boycott. The experiment has been tried
several times and it does not answer expec-
tation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25
wINDHAM COUNTY COURT.

The following eases, heard 10y referees.
auditors or commissioners were disposed of
ut this term:
Hoiis T. GdHup rs. limos $. Gallup
This was an action of account against de
PENDANT as guardian Of the plaintiff Judg-
mcnt ON the report for the plaintiff for
Sl3i2I. Exceptions by defendant.
Hebrccd s. Guii,p as lHtos S. GdHuP. -
Action rs in last named case. Judgment
ON the report for plaintiff 10 recover SljS
-.
mum H. Hoibrook rs. Harrison N. cham
boriiu. Action, general assumpsit for II
quantity Of lumber sold defendant. judy
mcnt on report for plaintiff 10 recover SIG
:!
.Joyrh ihL>'srsidh is. w. l. Biunchud.
This was AN action of general assunpslt
and involved AN accounting covering Il
great many years of deal between the par
ties Judgment on the report for plaintiff
to recover Sl910.il.
l.. n I9unib II diS u.s. Nottingham.
This was a petition for a new bridge. The
report was accepted and orders made estab-
fishing the same according to the statute.
The following divorces were granted and
for the cause assigned below Laura j.
Smith from Robert H. Smith, Nellie A.
l.amson from Leland NJ. I.amson. Eugene
NJ Boucher from Joseph Boucher, Alice NJ.
Howe from Charles l.. Howe, Mary r. Be
mis- from j. Lowell Bemis, for mtolerable
severity Emma $. Turner from Charles
f. Turner. lurcna f. Hall from Henry
NJ Hall, Eliza \. Edgarton from NJ. V. u.
Edgarton. for wifu descrtion Helen NJ.
Clayton from Levi G.. Clayton for rensoI
TINT petitioner j, in states prison under
sentence of the court for period of three
years and over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25
Nearby Massachusetts Notes.

A Greenfield woman, who in answer to
an advertisement has been corresponding
with a man in Dakota packed up and left
town few days since. Her friends have
received a postal card from her ON which
she says Eve are married. ~ She arrived
in Dakota ON the It'll and was married ON
the l2th.
A youthful traveller went through here
ON Fitchburg train Wednesday His
name was Shanahan, aged years, and he
left San Francisco alone, nine days before.
He came via the Southern Pacific and was
going to Boston. The arrangement for
his trip was made with the officers of the
road. The boy appeared contented and
happy.
One of the most interesting cases to come
before the court this term is that of Mount
Hermon boys school against the inhabitants
of Gill. This is tax case, the trustees
claiming that the four hundred acres of
land and their product as we'll as the school
buildings, valued at upwards of 5000, 900,
are exempt from taxation under the law.
On the other hand the assessors of the town
undertake to show that a portion of the
product of the farm is for other than edu-
cational purposes rs the law intends. The
decision of the court in this case will be i'm
IOIluul W QUIET NflllbEt anu HNAlppl INV IN
where similar questions are constantly arts
ing Grrsafrd Gazette.
Dr. and Mrs. Moors have returned to
Greenfield, Mr.. Moors having practically
given up his state missionary work. For
the present he will preach for the Pittsted
Unitarian society which he has undertaken
to establish and build up.
Mrs. Sally Gillette of Buckand ceiebrat
ed her hundreth birthday Saturday. She
was born in Torrington, Ct,
A Sunday afternoon bible class which
Geo. w. Cable the novelist, holds in the
Northampton opera house attracts large
attendance and awakens much interest in
the northampton community, The Ga
zette says that "Mr Cables views and his
forceful and beautiful illumination of bibli-
cal events and teachings promise to effect
a stimulus to the religious life Of this peo-
pie, and to reach people whom the usual
church methods have antagonized at the
start
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25

f. l.. Amling has bought A. Marcotts
residence ON sand hill, in this village, for
$500. Mr. Marcott moves 10 Springfield,
VT
H. Warner Kathan has bought of Deni-
son Davis the residence near the Ayre
brothers and now occupt 10y Lyman Mil
Ter, for $3.50.
Rev. Mr.. Bowdem's lecture at the read
ing room ON the English classics was post
poned last Tuesday evening, on account of
the bad travelling, to Tuesday evening,
April 9TH. Subject, Milton.
The first bluebird put in its appearance
last Sunday, the 20th.
We have had real old fashioned equi
noctal storm this week, clustering aud
snowy.
Farmers are trying to break into their
sugar orchards this week, but find it very
hard work W.
sociable and sugar party will he given
in the Congregational vestry next Friday
evening, April lst by the young peoples
aid society.
Mrs l.. A. Fiske, who has been spending
few months at Geo. Walkers, being about
to leave town, was the recipient of IA very
pleasant surprise party on Wednesday.
There have been two fatal cases of pneu-
mona in town within week. Mrs. Mar
shall Pierce died last Saturday and Mr.. Gil
man Brtton ON Tuesday. In each case the
illness extended over but a few days hut,
being ON the decline of life and in feeble
health, they fell easy prey to this dread dis
ease Mr., Britton's remains were taken to
Hinsdale for intermemt
Cleo. L. Pierce and his son Arthur are in
Boston.
Mrs. Mary Shattuck has made arrange
ments for removing to Brattleboro, and Mr.,
Stearnss tenement which she vacates will
be occupied by w. c. Marietta.
Cards are out for the golden wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs S. w. Houghton, April I.
The gospel temperance meeting at the
Methodist church last Sunday evening is
accredited the palm of those held in this
place during the past year,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25

A GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.


On the second inst. the 50th anniversary
of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs. o. w.
Simpson was iittingly observed by their ma
nv friends, the older calling in the after
noon, while in the evening numerous
company of middle-aged and young filled
their house, bringing with them appropri-
ate gifts as well as good wishes Life has
not been all golden sunshine to Mr. and
Mrs. Simpson, they having been early ,ell-
ed by death to part with an only SON.
and a little later an only daughter
who left with them her daughter for
them to care for. She is now just coming
into womanhood and is their only lineal de
scendant-the light of their home and the
comfort of their declining years Their
friends congratulate them that they have
this blessing and also the blessing so rare
ly given, of being permitted to enjoy the
companionship of each other for 90 years,
and earnestly hope that their last days may
be their best days,
The Baptist ladies aid society will hold a
sugar festival at the town hall next Wednes-
day evening. There will be literary eXer-
cises by the young people, and all are cor
daily invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25
IncI,ronXiIIe.

Willard Wilcox, father of R. O. Wilcox,
landlord of the Glen House, died ON the
18th inst, aged 80 years. Mr.. Wilcox was
born and resided in Halifax 40 years, had
resided with his son in this village years
and spent the intervening years IN North
Adams and Stamford In his death TINS
community loses respected and esteemed
member and large kindred circle belov-
ed and valued relative His kind heart,
umiable disposition, and upright walk leave
an example every way worthy OF ihltatloh'
The funeral services were attended at the
Universalist church ON Sunday the 2Oth INST
by "A large and sympathizing audience, Key
ii. Eastman officiating, assisted by keV H.
Fowler. The remains We're taken 10 Norlh
Adams for interment
Henry Holbrook a well known and much
respected citizen, died the llth INST ABOUT
two vears ago Mr.. HolbroOk built valua-
bile house ON the Holbrook farm designing
to make it a permanent residence, nut IN
consequence of failing health he exchanged
his place with Abiathar Edwards Tor one
ON Deerfeld river in the west part oil the
town where he died. The remains were
brought 70 this village and the funeral ser
vices we're held at the Universallst churcl
on Sunday afternoon, Mr.. Wilcox's Iuher1'
having been held in the morning. MI nor
brook died in middle life having been an
active and useful member OF society nc
was a fine musician and in past years hao
been a leader of the Jacksonville colhe'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25

Broad Brook grange will hold special
meeting next Wednesday evening and have
sugar festival. We hope all members
will be present,
Some - of the friends of Mr., and Mis-.
Leslie c. Adams called on them on Wednes-
day evening and spent the time very pleas
antly.
Very pleasant and enjoyable was the par
ty given at the home of Gerty Adams on
the evening of her 18th birthday, Satur-
day the 10Th Several presents, including
Il sum Of money, were given her as tokens
of esteem by the company, which number
ed nearly GO,
On Monday evening Rev. f. w. Whitney
delivered his last lecture in the Universal
list church. There is sincere regret felt
over his approaching departure for Cincnl-
natl and the best wishes Of all will follow
HIM to his new field of labor
On Wednesday evening, after smith X
Hunts shop had been closed for the night,
a light was seen in the second story and an
alarm Of fire was given, but the flames
were distinguished without much damage.
The fire is supposed to have caught from u
lamp which had been used by some work
men "A short time previous.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1887-03-25

From the North Adams Transcript pf this week.
Newton Brothers railroad, extending
from lIoo>ac tunnel to Readsboro and known
as the Wilmington 4 Hooeac Tunnel route,
being a narrow gauge, is found to be made
quate for it, business, and rumor has it
that during the summer the width Of the
road will he changed To the standard gauge,
built la thorough manner and equipped IN
excellent shape with rolling stock. The
rails and cars in present use will then be
moved to Readsburo and used in extending
the line to Wilmington, making it narrow
gauge at that end From Wilmington ii
will he an easy matter to extend the line
over into Bratteburu. the distance beng
only about II miles, and whu can tell but
that III IA few years We may see road eN-
tending all the way from Hoosac Tunnel to
Brattleboro! 1t seems as though 1t would
he advisable for the Brattleboro people to
look into this matter, as 1t would give them
direct communication with the Hoosac Tun-
mel route and also a competing line with the
Central Vermont, thus lowering their freight
rates considerably.